The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 49,700
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d Touring
€ 49,100
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520d Touring is 0.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
59.5
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
59.5 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
192.7
193.2 in
Length
192.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5148 lb
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.4 %
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
F11
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 271.860
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
181 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
280 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

 REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.33 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
45 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 520d Touring
836 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
107 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
107 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft